Launch of Our Office
Governor Mike Braun launched the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in 2025 to help Main Street entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses to grow Indiana’s economy and support Hoosier workers.
“Maureen and I lived the American dream of growing Main Street businesses in our hometown, and I want every Hoosier to have the opportunity. Our goal is to make Indiana the best place in the country to start and build your own business, and the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation lead by Brian Scutt will be nation-leading resource to help Main Street entrepreneurs.”
-Governor Mike Bruan
Supporting Entrepreneurs at
Every Stage
OEI amplifies Indiana's entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting founders, business owners, communities and supporting organizations with the resources, relationships and opportunities they need to succeed. Whether someone is starting a business, growing an existing company or preparing for a business ownership transition, OEI helps create pathways for long-term success.
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Initiatives Driving Growth
Across Indiana
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Helping Indiana business owners prepare for ownership transition and preserve locally owned businesses for the next generation of Hoosiers.
Youth Entrepreneurship
Expanding access to entrepreneurial = education and helping young Hoosiers discover opportunities to become Indiana’s future entrepreneurs and innovators.
Certified Technology Park
Supporting innovation-driven economic development by helping communities foster entrepreneurship, attract investment and grow technology-focused businesses.
Let’s Strengthen
Entrepreneurship Together
OEI partners with organizations across Indiana to strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems, expand access to resources and support long-term business growth.
Have questions, partnership opportunities or initiatives you’d like to discuss? We’d love to hear from you.